Danielle Barber is supporting the highest priority needs of Western students
Danielle Barber (BA’05), credits the student support she received with helping her attain her academic goals. “When I was attending Western I received financial aid through bursaries and the work study program. That made a big impact on my studies.”
A couple of years later while attending a conference, Danielle heard the message about donating back to her alma mater loud and clear. Never forgetting the support she received as a student, Barber embraced the opportunity to give back to Western. Soon after, she went online and started contributing monthly to The Western Fund—support she continues to this day.
“I donate to Western because I have experienced the importance a gift to a student at Western can make,” says Barber. “I never forgot the help I received and I promised myself when I was in a position to do so that I would help in any way I could.”
For Barber the best way to give back was to donate monthly to The Western Fund. Barber found that being a monthly donor was the most affordable and convenient way to give back. It allowed her to spread her support out in affordable payments throughout the year and the process was easy.
Further, the fact that The Western Fund supported the highest priority needs of Western students was key. “Regardless of where it is specifically going, I feel very satisfied knowing that it is going where students need it most.”
Barber also appreciates how The Western Fund is dispersed across campus. “I see the new buildings and the students able to focus on learning. I am conscious of the benefits and it’s nice to know that I play a part in making it happen”.
Barber would like to help others see the importance of every gift, regardless of the size. She’d also like to help others see they are likely in a position to give at some level because a gift of any value is combined with the support of others ensuring each contribution does add up. “Together our gifts make a big difference.”
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